Preliminary assessment of a prototype advanced mobility device in the work environment of veterans with spinal cord injury
Authors: | Coviello, D. M., Zanis, D. A., & Lynch, K. |
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Year Published | 2004 |
Publication | NeuroRehabilitation |
Volume | 19 |
Number | 2 |
Pages | 161-170 |
Publisher | IOS Press |
Background |
Many environments are not accessible to individuals that use wheelchairs for ambulation. |
Purpose |
The purpose of this study was to collect data on the potential for the Independence 3000 IBOT Transporter to improve employment satisfaction of veterans who use wheelchairs to work. |
Setting |
Various offices made up the setting. |
Sample |
Subjects were recruited from the Washington Office of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Four male veterans with traumatic spinal cord injury were selected to participate in the study. |
Data Collection |
Observations were made by trained clinicians and participants responded to a survey. |
Control |
There was no control or comparison condition. |
Findings |
Half of the users felt that the IBOT would help them at work and all users felt it should be made available to veterans who use wheelchairs. |
Conclusions |
A larger study should be conducted to determine if the IBOT affects work performance and the ability to return to work. |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15201475 |
Disabilities | Orthopedic impairments |
Populations | Male | Veterans |
Outcomes | Other |
NIDILRR Funded | Yes |
Research Design | Qualitative |
Peer Reviewed | Yes |